The world’s largest teapot, standing tall at 14 feet high and 14 feet wide, is located in Chester, West Virginia. Originally a giant root beer barrel in Imperial, Pennsylvania, the teapot was brought to West Virginia in 1938 by local entrepreneur Babe Devon. Devon, who owned a pottery business along Carolina Avenue, now the Lincoln Highway, converted the barrel into a teapot to advertise his business. The area around Chester was once known as the pottery capital of America, with over 200 potteries in the region, making the teapot an eye-catching advertisement for Devon’s business.
Over the years, the teapot has undergone several restorations and now stands on the grounds of the old Rock Springs amusement park next to the Route 30 Bypass. Teapot Day is celebrated each August in Chester to raise funds for its upkeep. This year’s Teapot Day will take place on August 10th, allowing locals and visitors to appreciate the historical significance and unique charm of this iconic landmark. The teapot symbolizes the region’s pride in its industrial past and represents the legacy of the many potteries that once thrived in the area.